The Buttonista Show

Today on the show: rising standup comedian and Albany native Anthony Robustiano joins us ahead of his biggest hometown show yet this Friday at The Egg. 

We talk about how his standup career started, how it almost ended, his approach to building millions of followers on social media, his main concern about his upcoming hometown show, and why he has a bone to pick with Team 2BD. 

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This episode is brought to you by Tully Rinckey PLLC, a full-service law firm serving individuals and businesses in the Capital Region for over 20 years. Their attorneys are ready to protect your rights and guide you through legal matters related to Family & Matrimonial Law, Employment Law, Criminal Law, Litigation, Education Law, Business Law and Trusts & Estates. For experienced legal support from a firm that proudly gives back to its community, learn more at tullylegal.com or follow on social media.

This week, we're back and unpacking a delightful Mother's Day weekend that got off to a rocky start for one of us. We also took our first visit to Snack World for some peculiar flavors we'll be trying for the camera, manifest a trip to Europe for the new Wordle reality show and more.

EPISODE NOTES:

Nobody Asked Me, But... (0:48)

Differing opinions on AI (5:30)

Bidet 101 (16:10)

Peaks and Pits presented by Saratoga 250 (31:24)

Baby's first haircut (52:12)

Our celebrity heroes are teaming up for a new Wordle reality show (1:00:50)

A short rib PSA (1:07:36)

Our visit to Snack World at Crossgates (1:14:52)

Should I return a childhood spelling test to an old lady? (1:27:32)

An unsuspecting weekend WellNow visit (1:32:52)

Roast or Toast presented by WellNow Urgent Care (1:43:00)

Jam jar drinks (1:49:48)

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This week, we're fresh off our first-ever Mexican Buffet at a CP staple, Pancho's Restaurant. Jack and I had VERY different experiences at work event last week, while he was center ice having the time of his life I was in the concrete basement of a venue fighting for mine....

EPISODE NOTES:

We had the whole enchilada at the Mexican buffet (5:53)

What is the most profitable type of restaurant? (12:30)

Nobody Told Me, But.. (19:20)

The Man Vs. The Woman In The Arena (22:25)

What speed do you listen to your podcasts on? (33:20)

2BD office intruders (36:23)

The Tiktokitization of society is changing the news (46:15)

Peaks and Pits presented by Hoffman Car Wash and the new Interior Clean Plus service (48:15)

All buttons deep Canada vs. USA heated rivalry at a wedding (59:10)

Roast or Toast (1:22:00)

Today's episode is brought to you by The Edison Club, one of the Capital Region’s premier private country clubs in Rexford, where relaxation, recreation, and community all come together. Nestled along the scenic Mohawk River, The Edison Club offers 27 holes of championship golf, giving players a unique and uncrowded experience every time they tee off.

It's episode 300 of the mother freaking Buttonista Show and we are sitting around the table asking Chat GPT why men are (statistically speaking) better at Jeopardy than women, manifesting resolutions to our double car troubles, going over a few recent internet trends and more.

EPISODE NOTES:

300 episodes deep (0:34)

Nobody Asked Me, But... (2:00)

Jack is back on his shrimp ring kick (5:00)

Peaks and Pits presented by Albany Mechanical Services (13:00)

A run in with the law (21:51)

An epic helicopter ride in Saratoga (29:23)

Jamie Ding, my Jeopardy King (39:58)

"Fruit drama" videos on your algorithm (57:09)

Roast or Toast presented by Fairways of Halfmoon (1:03:00)

I'm the baked bean queen (1:09:40)

Being called "big dog" will change your life (1:19:58)

This segment is brought to you by Tully Rinckey PLLC, a full-service law firm serving individuals and businesses in the Capital Region for over 20 years. Their attorneys are ready to protect your rights and guide you through legal matters related to Family & Matrimonial Law, Employment Law, Criminal Law, Litigation, Education Law, Business Law and Trusts & Estates. For experienced legal support from a firm that proudly gives back to its community, learn more at tullylegal.com or follow on social media.

It's episode 299, baby! We need to make some plans to celebrate the big 300 but we're not quite there yet, we're still here at HQ where it is STILL snowing in April. Instead, we have quite a few auto-related topics to discuss and none of them make us look like good or responsible adults. Also a few things that are just nuts!!! 

EPISODE NOTES:

Nobody Asked Me, But... (1:56)

Spiraling after stepping on a piece of glass (3:35)

Jack has been taking a stand against "big oil" (7:00)

A clerical error could throw me in jail (12:01)

Granny's big night out at the pub (29:13)

The historic GE sign is preparing for its 100th birthday (46:00)

Getting on my Saratoga Soap Box for a minute (55:00)

Another endorsement for Love On The Spectrum (1:11:45)

Gen-Zs are wondering if house parties are/were actually real (1:23:18)

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We're back in our fancy chairs sitting around to recap our weekends, the epic space splashdown, and our thoughts as 30-somethings watching Coachella content. I admit I might have to chase down a viral dumpling toy to replace our counterfeit LaBubu, recount another wild Seinfeld similarity and propose a near impossible would-you-rather for Jack to ponder.

EPISODE NOTES:

Ranking freeze pop flavors (2:00)

Post-Indian buffet giggles (4:00)

Third-rate podcasts are topping the charts (5:15)

Jack's staying at Drake's Hotel?!?!?!? (10:46)

Outdoor Farmers' Market season is back (20:17)

Why do I want the viral dumpling toy? (31:19)

Final thoughts on Artemis II (46:52)

Would you rather: trip to space vs. DDD (1:01:38)

Do men go to Coachella? (1:07:57)

Roast or Toast: banning phones at bars (1:19:32)

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This week, we're gearing up for Third Winter as Jack is fresh off another Governor Hochul press conference that is of particular interest to Two Buttons Deep and the 13 Seasons of Upstate New York.

EPISODE NOTES:

Jack wants Third Winter (0:53)

Blowing your load (1:37)

Nobody Asked Me, But... (4:11)

Savannah's first words back at the Today Show (15:42)

How many potholes need to be filled in New York State? (20:57)

Granny's big day at the dentist (35:25)

Going too hard with the Crime Radar app (58:40)

5 Random Things presented by Mohawk Chevrolet (1:11:08)

This episode is brought to you by Hoffman Car Wash, home of the Unlimited Wash Club where you can get your car washed as many times as you'd like at any of their 20+ locations in the Capital Region and beyond. This weekend, you can donate a free food pantry item to Hoffman Car Wash and get a car wash for FREE for practicing kindness. Learn more at hoffmancarwash.com or follow them @hoffmancarwash.

This week, we're realizing how close we are inching to episode #300 and how little we possibly have to show for it -- unless getting creamed three times in the past week counts towards our 10,000 hours of podcast practice. We catch up on a few newsworthy items, our visit to the Easter Bunny and Roast or Toast the Mini 9-9-9 challenge, calling your parents "mommy" and "daddy" as an adult and more.

EPISODE NOTES:

Have we gotten our 10,000 hours? (1:12)

Nobody Asked Me, But... (5:56)

This artist is coming back to SPAC again???!!! (9:52)

Jack's desperate plea to local beer-serving venues (25:36)

Frozen yogurt roast redemption at 16 Handles (37:20)

My baby 🤝 The Easter Bunny (47:49)

Reacting to Savannah Guthrie's interview (57:47)

Investigating some drama at 2BD HQ (1:03:48)

Roast or Toast presented by French Mountain Commons & Log Jam Outlets (1:08:30)

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This week, we're coming to terms with the overall dread that is presented alongside the month of March and finding solace in the fact there's only one week left of the worst month to be in Upstate New York. We also discuss the scandals that have rocked the local Chamber of Commerce World, break down the Taylor Frankie Paul x SLOMW x Bachelorette drama, play Roast or Toast and more.

EPISODE NOTES:

We've had it with March (1:35)

Nobody Asked Me, But... (2:18)

The art of the Irish Goodbye AND the Irish Hello (6:08)

Peaks and Pits of the week (15:58)

Are the Chambers of Commerce crumbling? (40:13)

Unpacking the Taylor Frankie Paul x SLOW x Bachelorette drama (57:29)

Roast or Toast presented by Albany Mechanical Services (1:15:46)

This episode is brought to you by Saratoga 250, the organization working to preserve and honor Saratoga's history as the turning point in the American Revolution after the Battles of Saratoga. Learn more by following along @saratoga250 or visiting their website saratoga250.com.

This week, we're up in Saratoga post-St. Patrick's Day lunch at the Parting Glass discussing Granny's beer launch, a festive weekend in downtown Troy, our thoughts on the ANTM doc, what we're looking forward to this spring at Crossgates and more.

EPISODE NOTES:

We both have beef with onions this week (2:30)

People are still eating at Subway? (4:07)

Fool's Spring was a temporary cure to this endless winter (6:17)

Nobody Asked Me, But.. (6:53)

St. Patrick's Day at the Parting Glass (17:07)

Granny's beer is officially canned and ready for a first sip (26:33)

Jack has insider scoop on Marty Supreme (35:33)

Licking ice cream after your dog does (48:15)

5 Random Things presented by Crossgates, the #1 spot for spring shopping (1:09:16)

This episode is brought to you by Tully Rinckey PLLC, a full-service law firm serving individuals and businesses in the Capital Region for over 20 years.  Their attorneys are ready to protect your rights and guide you through legal matters related to Family & Matrimonial Law, Employment Law, Criminal Law, Litigation, Education Law, Business Law and Trusts & Estates. For experienced legal support from a firm that proudly gives back to its community, learn more at tullylegal.com or follow on social media @tullylegal.